"Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!".... More like... "Guess what? I got a hangover, and the only prescription is Fantastic's breakfast burrito" Seriously, this place has got to be the MECCA for the morning after hangover crowd. The food is greasy, cheap and delicious! Bacon cheeseburger, hash browns, constant coffee, yummm! The parking is fine, there is street parking and a parking lot. Never really busy and affordable. **One downside, if there is a fire in the building the door is reversed so you have to pull the door when you are inside and push from the outside...but there's always a backdoor. (heyoo) read more

My fellow employees and I patronize this place a few times a week but this stops with me today. Each time I have ordered a simple Bacon and Egg ONLY sandwich it comes drenched with mayonnaise and tomatoes. If this was a one time occurrence I could understand, but its frequent. Today I decided to call and speak with the manager or person in charge. Each time they merely hung the phone up in my face. Absolutely Rude with little to no understanding of customer service. My last visit was tody! read more

I'm not coming back!! Went to the restroom to wash my hands they had no soap. I had to get my own, on top of the I Oder the tuna salad and the tomatoes where rotten !!! I don't even want to give it a star, but I have to to post it. read more

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I go here for one thing and one thing the BREAKFAST BURRITO. It is incredible. It is blend of potato, egg, bacon, sausage, cheese and who knows what else. As a surfer I have had my fair share of Breakfast Burritos up and down the coast and nothing compares to this one. It is so large I refer to it as the day ended. Nothing like getting out of the water freezing cold calling ahead and ordering one so it is RED TO GO when you walk in the door. They have serve yourself coffee which is very nice. The prices are very reasonable. Plenty of street parking, side or rear parking lot. As for the other items on the menu I would zero idea how they taste but I can promise you will not be disappointed with the B.B. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Definitely THE El Segundo local diner. Serves breakfast all day and makes a damn good burger. Honestly, couldnt tell you about the other food since I only order maybe 3-4 different things off the menu. If you hadn't left your wallet somewhere in El Segundo and hungover, get a breakfast burrito. I've sworn that this is THE hangover cure for 10 years. By the way, this is a cafe. So don't be bitching about how is not all organic or some hippy bullshit and give a bad review. The food rocks and the people are awesome. Fun Fact: this is the same Fantastics that was in the movie Dude, Where's My Car? read more

It's what you expect when you arrive. I have eaten here a few times and know that if I keep it simple and basic I am going to be happy. If I see something on the menu and think it sounds good but not something I normally think of when I consider a divey burger joint then I wait and order it at a more appropriate place. Burgers, fries, eggs and a simple burrito. Basics. Keep it simple. read more

Well, if you like your Mexican food as bland as all get out, a look inside straight out of about 30 years ago, and slow (if at least quietly friendly) service, and prices which are not especially low or anything, then by all means head on over to Fantastic Cafe. Me, I think I'd prefer just about anyplace else in downtown El Segundo. read more

We love this place. Come very often, but Amy is rude taking phone orders. I was trying to say what I wanted on my burger and she kept interrupting asking what I wanted to drink. Then I was "allowed" to say what I wanted on my burger. Bad customer service. read more

Oh man. This place had me waiting for 20 min.. and the lady was touching cash and would turn around and prepare plates! Touching the toast with her dirty hands ! I would NOT come back here with their dirty selves. read more

Worst experience I ever had in any type of restaurant! Food was awful and the service. I will never come back to this place again!!!

Where else can you go and they don't have tortilla for breakfast burrito.... this place is getting so bad Will probably be my last time coming here.... it's more of a owner problem..... read more

Breakfast burritos! Zucchini and onion rings!! Everything here is good! Fave place to eat in El Segundo!

I have been going here for years!!!! Hope this place never closes down! But it may need to be remodeled! I love Fantastic but you have to know what to order -grilled cheese combo with ranch -cheese quesadilla -chili cheese fries -chicken strips -curly fries -breakfast burritos -cheeseburgers -pancakes -BLT Food is good, the prices are fair and the portion size is great and fulfilling The place looks a little dirty but its just an old building..lol I ate here almost everyday when I used to attend to the high school near by. So I know that the place may look odd but the food is good! People complain about how dirty the place is but it's just a super old building! The food is fine though! Also I have been a El Segundo resident for 20 years! So I know what's up. hahah read more

Lives up to its name! Quality food in a friendly environment at a reasonable price. A great local spot in El Segundo

I've eaten at several branches of this local chain, for breakfast lunch and dinner, and I haven't had anything remotely fantastic. At best, I'd call the food adequate. No matter what I've ordered-omelettes, burgers, burritos, etc.--nothing is awful, but nothing is good enough to order twice. The prices are quite reasonable and the service is friendly, but you can do better than this, unless literally no place else is open nearby. I give it a "meh." read more

The aforementioned burger combo is now up to $5.39 but that's still not bad. I almost got the Patty Melt, which is my usual goto at places like this, but the Cheeseburger did me fine. Coworkers got the grilled chicken sandwich and were pleased (especially after adding a dollop of the homemade salsa verde). Unfortunately we all got fries, which were great, but had onion ring envy after we saw a plate walk by. I've had breakfast here too, which is really where Fantastic shines. The breakfast burrito is dense and delicious and the omelets aren't too shabby (the avo was surprisingly fresh). Solid times. read more

They made a mistake on my pickup order and I had to drive back to pickup the missing items. They apologized but didn't offer anything for compensation. We made a large order for a work lunch and are regular customers from a local business. I feel they should show more customer appreciation. Free fries go a long way. read more

pretty good food; good burgers and fries and a great hangout place for eating and getting work done. Food is pretty greasy but it's expected from a diner like this one. The food is pretty expensive for the quality, but not too bad. Basically everyone from the high school down the street goes here. read more

I don't normally leave bad reviews BUT they ruined my morning. I came here for breakfast because I used to go to the one in Torrance and it was always good. I asked for a breakfast burrito with bacon, which means NO sausage or ham. I get to work and start to eat my burrito. First bite, no bacon. 2nd bite, no bacon and the hashbrowns tasted a little well done. After the 3rd bite I open the burrito. My hash browns were BLACK (no I'm not exaggerating)and as for the bacon, none. There were maybe 3 or 4 little pieces of bacon, torn up and scrambled into egg and one little sausage piece. I would have taken it back but it's not close enough to my job. I should have taken a picture because I really can't believe they would have served something like that. Needless to say, this is the 2nd time they have given me bad food so I will not be going back. Would have given "0" stars if I could. read more

I will never go to this place again, I was standing there for 10 minutes waiting for service, it was so funny The lady behind the counter was just having conversations with only people that could speak Spanish. I got zero service. read more

Prices have gone up. Portions have gotten smaller. Not the greatest but a quick fix. I usually get the breakfast burrito but now it's almost $10. I would rather go get a sit down breakfast somewhere else for that price read more

Customer service on phone needs to be better, she talks to fast and Doesn't get the order correctly. I love the restaurant it's like a family restaurant but the phone etiquette needs to be better than what it is clear English speaking. read more

I appreciate how convenient this place is to my job and the hours of operation. However it's not fun to find dead flies in your scrambled eggs. Total food turn off. Other than flies in your food, the food is up to par. read more

Came here on Easter Sunday and it took 50 minutes to get our order. This is unacceptable. Especially for breakfast.

Happen to be in this area and wanted breakfast burrito. Not too crazy about this place and the food cuz I've eaten awesome breakfast burrito in my side of the town in burbank called "corner cottage" the ingredients wasn't fully cooked so you taste the raw potato. The bacon was very soft and not tasty, means its not good quality bacon that they use. It would be probably my last visit to this place for breakfast burrito. Let me know if someone knows a nice place around this area. read more

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Horrible customer service. No one even acknowledges you're there to help. I asked for help from a waitress and she said someone else would help me but never directed me to someone. And she wasn't even doing anything. Just pretending to work. And another girl gave me attitude. read more

Fantastic's is the place to go. I typically get the breakfast burrito. It is FaT, filed with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns and lots of gooey melted cheese. Some salsa on the side and you're set. The breakfast burrito is always good here. Quick service too. read more

ok, ok, i'll admit it. i'm a total size queen. the bigger the better. i don't care if it's horrible, as long as it's huge i'm happy. ....that is, when it comes to breakfast. yeah. i'm talking about big ass breakfasts, and Fantastic Cafe has got that shit down. so it's not the best quality food, but if you want massive quantities on the cheap this is your spot. i'm a fan of the veggie omelette (mushrooms, avocado, jack cheese, bell peppers and what i'm thinking must be about a dozen eggs) which comes with hash browns and toast. the only downside (besides the fact that this food will probably give me a heart attack by 35) is that they butter the toast for you. i'll decide who butters my toast, thank you very much! read more

I've been coming here for a long time and when I questioned my bill the lady started arguing with me. Very shady in their charging. Question your bill!!! They are not charging what is listed on the board. read more

The food is plentiful and not bad. We used to eat there every Friday morning. (A group from LAX) We call in the orders but its really a crap shoot what we will get when we pick them up. Mind you these are not gigantic orders. I think the largest group we have had was 8. Today there were 2 of us and the order we received was 50% correct. I mean how hard is it to hold the hash browns on a burrito? This is not an isolated incident. It actually is a shock when they get it all correct. So we will be switching to Senior G's in Playa Del Rey. read more

Arrived at 9:03 pm and it was obvious they were cleaning up already. Mopping the entrances where customers walk in and then the lady turns off the open Sign at 9:25, Guy mopping all around our table. But they get 3 stars for good hot food. Glad I stopped by but do the owners know what is really going on at the end of the day? there are a lot of people coming in shame that the guy keeps mopping the same area over and over again. I will be back, maybe earlier in the day so I won't feel so rushed. Great prices! And at least they are friendly. But seriously can the owner pay the employees too start cleaning after the. Restaurant officially closes?? read more

You don't come here for the service - although they are nice. Busy place and sort of figure it out as you go. But great comfort food that is consistent and cheap! read more

Diner - style breakfast. Food and service was great! Will definitely stop by next time I'm in the area. extremely close to LAX.

At this location is almost a miracle if you get your order correct, and they will always question everything when you tell them the order is wrong. Often times they will overcharge you and you wont realize it so pay attention when they ring you up. The food is pretty good after the hoops you have to jump through to get it. read more

First off I'm from San Diego and the mexican food over there is everywhere. A lot of it is heavily Americanized as you would imagine, such as the invention of California Burritos. These are basically Carne Asada burritos with french fries in it. Apparently it only exist in San Diego cuz everywhere I've been in LA, they have never heard of this, but since I live in El Segundo, I was hoping Fantastic Cafe would cater to my request and they did! I haven't much else of their food, but I can say that I trust their burrito making abilities! and coming from San Diego this means a lot to me cuz it makes me feel at home, thanks to Fantastic Cafe! read more

Growing up in El Segundo we always came here for a burger and fries. The food is good enough but the staff is awful! They will nickel and dime you for everything. $5 minimum for credit/debit cards.. Which is not posted anywhere. read more

If you are looking for a big and good breakfast burrito this is the place.

I love Fantastic but you have to know what to order - for a cheap eating joint they have amazing: Carne Asada Burrito Breakfast Burrito Taco Salad BLT Pancakes Chorizo Burrito Steak Sandwich Those little ice cold green salsas I'd avoid the omelets or atleast ask them to make it with very little cheese. read more

Checked-in, showed the cashier my check-in but was refused the associated check-in fountain drink. Reason being first it wasn't them...then after confirming the address that none of the staff knew about it. FAIL. C'mon managers..train your staff. read more

My friend ordered a LAX burrito twenty minutes after me. He got his in 10 minutes and mine took an hour ? Then all these people who ordered after me started getting there food while I was still waiting for mine. Ridiculous. On top of that, the steak in the burrito was way undercooked. And the lady at the register was rude af. read more